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Campfire safety urged this long weekend
As Victorians head outdoors to enjoy the King’s Birthday long weekend, fire and land authorities are reminding campers and visitors to forests and parks to…
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Low-paid workers receive ‘catch-up’ real wage boost
Minimum wage earners will take home an extra $32 a week in pay after the industrial umpire handed nearly three million low-paid workers a wage…
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Rotary Clubs face off
The friendly rivalry between the Rotary Clubs of Berwick and Monbulk was reignited once more as the two clubs gathered for the 53rd annual Funno’s…
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WHYLD Winter Warming Bonfire Night is on this month
Upper Yarra residents are invited to WHYLD’s Winter Warming Bonfire Night to celebrate the winter solstice on Sunday 22 June. The event goes from 4-7pm…
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Possum’s magical new sanctuary
A pair of Leadbeater’s Possums have settled into a new habitat adjoining the Healesville Sanctuary, providing the Victoria’s animal emblem a chance to establish a…
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Anchor launches and connects
Anchor has launched its end-of-financial-year support drive in the outer east and joined forces at the same time, with a local radio station supporting their…
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Council nod for Oonah plan
The issue of Oonah Belonging Place development was brought up again at the latest council meeting. After a lengthy discussion, Yarra Ranges Council (YRC) resolved…
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Community films tackle storm prep
A township group has jumped at the opportunity to create a series of fun and engaging community education films to help people tackle weather events…
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Wandin smashes Gembrook Cockatoos with a goalfest
Wandin hosted Gembrook Cockatoo on 31 May, a beautiful early winter’s afternoon, and Gembrook Cockatoo came ready to test themselves against the league leader. Lots…
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Tigers win by single point
Woori Yallock faced Olinda Ferny Creek at the Woori Yallock Recreation Reserve on Saturday 31 May in a closely fought match, as the two teams…
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Dr Karl drops in – virtually!
The kids at Birmingham Primary school got a visit from the famous Dr Karl last week with an inspiring zoom chat which covered everything from…
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Emerald welcomes Fernlea Community House
On Saturday, 31 May, the Emerald community and neighbours from surrounding areas came together to celebrate the official opening of Fernlea Community House, a place…
